Elise was humming softly inside the study room of their mansion while rereading William's paper that was released months ago. Louis was also with her in the room, but he was busy rearranging one bookshelf when William entered the room.
"Elise." The older blonde called out to the brunette. "Will you accompany us for our sea voyage?"
This "sea voyage" is actually an operation to start their "play", and it involves one certain duke as the leading character of this play.
But of course, it's a waste not to enjoy the trip as well.
"Eh? Me?" She blinked and pointed to herself.
"Ah, that's a good thing, nii-san." Louis smiled and faced her. "I hear that there will be an opera on board. I think you'll find it interesting, Elise."
She blinked again before nodding in agreement. Elise is a woman that appreciates literature and music, as well as theater performances. She knew a few noblewomen close to her age that would perform in opera houses and was sometimes asked to come and watch, for being complimented by her gives them satisfaction they did their best.
"Very well. Since onii-sama invited me, I shall accept it." She smiled gratefully.
William smiled back. "We'll be leaving in two days. Louis, will you come with us as well?"
"No. I'll stay here. I'm satisfied with Elise joining you, nii-san." The younger blonde said.
"Eh? Why can't you come with us, Louis-nii-sama?"
He only smiled. "Since Albert-nii-san, Moran-san and Fred will be joining for this, no one is left to watch over the house except for me. And besides..." he made a fist and his expression turned into dismay, "I still have to clean the room where Moran-san smokes. His empty promises of cleaning them himself have piled up, along with the remains of his cigarette on the floor there."
Meanwhile downstairs...
Moran suddenly sneezed. "Damn, is it chilly now or what?"
Fred only looked at him in confusion before shrugging it off.
Elise laughed softly in amusement upon seeing Louis's face. "Perhaps he's just busy, nii-sama."
"I doubt that." He gave an exasperated sigh as his older brother chuckled in amusement. "Anyway, nii-san, Elise. I'm fine staying here. I'll pick you up as soon as you are back."
"I still feel bad leaving you behind..." William says and Elise nods in agreement.
"Oh, please don't." He assured them. "This is my decision so you have nothing to feel bad about it. Please enjoy your voyage as well."
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"As always, Count Blitz Enders is flocked around by women." Elise notes when they saw their target entertaining a couple of noblewomen. "And he is arrogant as always..."
Located in the ports of Southampton, the magnificent ship Noahtic was being boarded by commoners and nobility alike. But since there is the social caste, of course, commoners were stuck in a queue whereas those who are noble people proceeded without any delays.
"The "werewolf" is boarding on time." Fred says as he halted for a moment behind William. "We'll change to the one looking out inside."
"Understood." William tipped off his hat and smiled. "Well then, let's start the show."
Elise tucked the stray hair behind her ear as the sea breeze gently kissed her cheeks. Ah, she definitely stood out with her aura and beauty within the sea of nobles and commoners. A couple of young noblemen saw her and their face lit up in excitement and strode to her.
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Forbidden Flower of Moriarty || Moriarty the Patriot Fanfiction ||
Fanfiction"You are the pure flower trapped inside this cage of evil." Elise Moriarty is the youngest and the only daughter of the Moriarty Family. Born with unmatched beauty and grace, yet cursed with a weak health, she was carefully tucked away from the eye...
